1) A 1970s funk band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under the same name:
1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody"
Rufus gained a fan in Stevie Wonder thanks to their cover of his "Maybe Your Baby." Wonder gave them a new composition, the slowly grinding "Tell Me Something Good," that he'd written specifically with Khan's vocal style in mind. Pulled as a single from their second album, 1974's Rags to Rufus, "Tell Me Something Good" was a Top Five smash that turned Rufus and Khan into stars....
2) RUFUS (루퍼스) is a independent South-Korean rapper.
3) Rufus was a 1980's spanish electropop band.
Fool's Paradise
Rufus Lyrics
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Was it very nice?
People living in the world for material things
Love has a playful heart
That's where the hatred starts
Causin' harm and replacin' the joy true love can bring
Chorus:
It's just a fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
Whoa ¨c
(and you don't know)
Just like a concrete dream
Fool's paradise is strange
People buying time don't seem like a natural thing
Souls are lost to sea
Souls that will never be
Returning to this place of living misery
It's a fool's paradise
It's just a fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Fool's paradise
(ooh it's just a)
Fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
No, no, no, no, no, no
Whoa ¨c
Souls are lost to sea
Souls that'll never be
Returning to this place of living misery
Fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
(repeat to fade)
Rufus's song Fool's Paradise is a poignant commentary on the materialistic nature of the modern world and its negative impact on love and relationships. The lyrics metaphorically refer to the world as a "fool's paradise," implying that the materialistic pursuit of wealth, power, and possessions is a vain delusion that provides only temporary pleasure and ultimately leads to misery.
The opening lines of the song ask whether the so-called "fool's paradise" is really a nice place, hinting at the confusion and ambiguity that people may feel when trying to achieve happiness by accumulating material goods. The second verse highlights the irony of how love, which is supposed to bring joy and happiness, can also cause hatred and harm when it gets entangled with materialistic desires. The chorus reinforces the central theme of the song by repeating that the "fool's paradise" is not a pleasant place to be.
The bridge of the song introduces the idea of a "concrete dream" – a metaphor for the false aspirations and illusions that people construct for themselves in pursuit of material success. The final verse brings the song to a melancholic conclusion, lamenting the loss of human souls to the sea – an allusion to the souls lost to the relentless pursuit of material happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Fool's paradise
Living in a delusional state where material things are the priority.
Was it very nice?
Questioning the satisfaction achieved through material possessions.
People living in the world for material things
Individuals prioritizing material wealth over emotional and spiritual fulfillment.
Love has a playful heart
Love is often light-hearted and enjoyable.
That's where the hatred starts
Love can quickly turn into hatred when superficial desires and negative emotions take root.
Causin' harm and replacin' the joy true love can bring
When love is not based on genuine connection and honesty, it can cause harm and prevent true happiness.
It's just a fool's paradise
Acknowledging the emptiness and deception in prioritizing material wealth.
Whoa-c
Expressing frustration and disappointment.
Just like a concrete dream
Living in a delusion that is solid and unyielding like concrete.
Fool's paradise is strange
The notion of living solely for material gain is perplexing.
People buying time don't seem like a natural thing
The idea of exchanging money for time can feel unnatural and inauthentic.
Souls are lost at sea
Individuals who prioritize material wealth risk losing their sense of self and soul in the process.
Souls that will never be
They may never be able to find their way back to their genuine selves.
Returning to this place of living misery
The pursuit of material wealth can lead to a lifetime of misery.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Emphasizing the negative consequences of living in a fool's paradise.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GAVIN CHRISTOPHER
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